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📰 News11 March 2026·2 min read·

Zimbabwe's Prosecution of Journalist Blessed Mhlanga Draws Criticism

Source: bulawayo24

Opinion pieces and commentators argue that Zimbabwe's prosecution of journalist Blessed Mhlanga is counterproductive to national interests and democratic credibility. Critics contend that a self-assured democratic state should be able to withstand criticism without resorting to arrests. The case has reignited debate about press freedom and the government's tolerance of dissent in Zimbabwe.

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